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Those species whose populations have been seriously depleted and whose ultimate security is not assured are known as

  1. Endangered species
  2. Rare species
  3. Threatened species
  4. Vulnerable species

A
Rare species
B
Threatened species
C
Endangered species
D
Vulnerable species
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A) A species which is vulnerable to endangerment in the near future is known as Threatened species.
B) A species which is very likely to become extinct is known as endangered species.
C) A vulnerable species is a species which is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances which are threatening its survival and reproduction improve.
D) A rare species is a species that is very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered.
So, the correct answer is 'Endangered species'.

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